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Three Generations,
One Timeless Formula

It was Emily Judge Simmons’ wisdom and “mother wit,” Annabelle Pinkney Dingle’s determination, and Linda Gadson’s Servant Leader’s Heart that brought Big Mama, Mama & Me Oil into fruition.

Big Mama

Emily Judge Simmons
Linda Gadson’s Grandmother

Mama

Annabelle Pinkney Dingle
Linda Gadson’s Mother

Me

Linda Dingle Gadson
Inventor

Meet Big Mama —
Linda Dingle Gadson

Big Mama, Mama & Me Oil was invented by Linda Dingle Gadson in 1986. Linda made history as the first Black woman to graduate from the oldest college in the South — America’s first municipal college, — The College of Charleston.

Her remarkable formula has been featured on CBS & NBC TV stations across America, and is trusted by College and Professional Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers nationwide.